FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Hallan Small Business Loans
Tell me what you think of the Hallan Small Business Loans
Hallan unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
How is this Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone, receive an immediate response, and the money could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an annual rate of interest together with additional fees and charges. This company loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. Then, it is broken down into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for almost any business reason, such as control of cash flow business remodels and marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About Larger Hallan Business Loans
What is the Larger Hallan Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help company expansion opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 with a term fixed with a maximum of 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly in order to accommodate you cashflow.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a loan in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700K. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
What can I use the funds for?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used to fund almost every business purpose including business renovations, to purchase inventory or new equipment or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is required for accessing funds over $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge against assets, and could be registered with the PPSR or filing as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than specifying security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business lender is not able to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests granted to individuals who own personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest has been registered.
A caveat is a legal document filed to offer notice of a legal claim on a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
When you’re applying for an enterprise loan of $250K or more, we may offer an initial pre-approval to ease the process. We might be able to apply for this without credit checks and within 6 hours of the initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment that includes answering a couple of financial health checks. This is neither an offer nor a guarantee of credit. The approval of a conditional loan is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you receive could be based on different terms.
The application process
Do I have the right to receive funds?
You can apply for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are at least 18 years old, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of trading (for for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is fast and simple. Simply complete the online form in few minutes and an experienced company lending specialist will be in touch to assist you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s License) as well as an active NZBN/IRD, and at least six months worth of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Details of application, including credit consent, 6 – 12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K to $500K: Application details including credit consent and 12 month bank accounts, the IRD statement Last 2 years’ finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summary.
What speed will I be able to get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K or more) we typically provide an answer within one hour if you make your application in standard company timings and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank details online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer a decision in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we might be able to provide you with conditional pre-approval in about 6 hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval, the turnaround time is about 2-3 days for final approval. However, this may be quicker depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved within just 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during standard business hours, and permit us to use the modern bank verification link to verify your bank account information online. If you send us documents from your account statement, it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the funds?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – as long as you make your application during normal business hours and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in just an business day.
For the Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we could be able to offer the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Some offers have been approved in the space of 24 hours.
The quickest method for you to apply is make sure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you opt to upload copies of your bank accounts, it will take a little longer.
What is the maximum amount I can borrow?
We provide loans that range from $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we take into consideration a range of elements for determining your well-being that is your company and the amount of the repayments your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances that are unique to your business.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we will consider a number of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your company can afford. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for an company loan?
If you decide to make an application for one of our business loan, we will assess the risk assessment the company and offer an individualised offer, including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. The business loan is an upfront priced loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What determines the amount I am charged?
The interest rates on business loans rates differ based on various factors like the amount of money of money borrowed, the business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business operates in, how long the business has been operating, in the event that the business has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, as well as the overall well-being or financial standing of the company.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our company loans, and you’ll know precisely how much it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from the first day. There’s no compounding and there are no additional charges (as as you make your payments in time).
We do not charge an application fee. You can apply for a loan absolutely no upfront cost and no the obligation to take action.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with the setting up and management of the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. The Origination Fee for us is 2.5% of the loan amount.
Can I pay off the loan earlier?
You can choose to repay the total amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful company credit professionals. They’ll provide you with the details of your repayment and an early payout figure. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the remaining principal amount and accrued interest to the time of early payout and 1.5 percent of the principal balance as well as any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To make sure you do not miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically deducted from the nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be secure?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about how we collect, use, exchange and protect your information, is crucial and an integral aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to protecting the security of customers and security. We employ a highly sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. This allows us to offer rapid response.
About business loans
How do you define asset-based lending (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when an business owner utilises an asset they own to obtain the funds for a loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or it could be a company asset like a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to guarantee loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then the asset could be taken over by the lender. In essence it is an opportunity to secure new financing using the value of what you already own.
Are I require security to secure a business loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required in advance to gain access to the funds however, we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stipulated in the loan contract) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security will never be needed. For loans of over $150K generally, there is a personal ensure and security in the form the charge of assets.